Topological valley Hall edge solitons in photonics
A research team recently discovered a novel kind of topological edge soliton that is independent…
Month: October 2021
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Women under fire in Belarus, activists tortured and exiled – UN expert
While women in Belarus overall are being denied rights and freedoms, female political activists are…
FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine be authorized for children
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of authorizing the…
STAT+: Democratic senators raise concerns with potential FDA pick
WASHINGTON — Sens. Joe Manchin and Richard Blumenthal have concerns with President Biden’s rumored nominee…
STAT+: Cortexyme’s bacteria-fighting Alzheimer’s drug fails primary goal, but company sees a path forward
A novel approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease failed to preserve memory and function in a…
Top economists call for ‘radical redirection’ focusing on healthcare
The World Health Organization (WHO) body advancing public health for all is asking for ambitious investments in healthcare spending, reframing it as a…
Which drug maker spent the most on lobbying this summer? The answer will surprise you
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about the politics and…
‘A drop in the ocean’: Moderna to donate more Covid-19 shots, BioNTech to produce vaccines in Africa
Seeking to address inequitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, two manufacturers touted plans to either expand…
11 Intermittent Fasting Tips For Success, Hunger & Weight Loss
Do you want to lose weight? Try intermittent fasting! Here are 11 useful tips to…
Nearly 500 ancient ceremonial sites found in southern Mexico
A team of international researchers reported last year that they had uncovered the largest and…
Men, women ride the same emotional roller coaster
Contrary to widely held gender stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers say….
STAT+: STAT+ Conversation: Pain and Promise: Examining a Fibromyalgia Blood Test
Editor’s note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
Partha Kar: Making sense of the health multiverse
The world of Marvel movies and comics involves a whole multiverse where it can be…
Helen Salisbury: When do we switch to plan B?
How long do you continue with a course of action that isn’t working? When patients…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA panel to review Pfizer Covid shot for kids; Novartis may sell or spin off its Sandoz generic unit
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? A spot of rain, and then some,…
Neutron star collisions are ‘goldmine’ of heavy elements, study finds
Most elements lighter than iron are forged in the cores of stars, but scientists have…
That primate’s got rhythm!
What are the origins of musical rhythm? Are humans the only mammals that have rhythm?…
Medics get on their bikes to fight air pollution
bmj;375/oct26_2/n2601/FAF1faRajith AryanThirty paediatric health workers from across the UK and their supporters line up in…
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Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology using mendelian randomisation (STROBE-MR): explanation and elaboration
Observational epidemiology often examines the associations between exposures and health outcomes. However, such associations reported…
Latest psilocybin patent highlights the swirling battle over psychedelics intellectual property
One of the leading companies racing to develop psychedelics as legal medicines was granted a…
Opinion: How Moderna nearly lost the race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine
Moderna Inc. has emerged as a biotech power — and a household name — thanks…
Congress has bipartisan support to try to deal with the next pandemic. But those talks are already falling behind
WASHINGTON — Addressing the federal government’s failures during the Covid-19 pandemic has fallen off the…
Tracking the FDA advisory panel meeting on Covid-19 vaccines for kids
The moment some parents have been anxiously awaiting for months is almost here: The Pfizer-BioNTech…
STAT+: Licensing biotech breakthroughs is a contentious, painful slog. Can the process be fixed?
Students, employees, and professors at a research institution generally pledge that in the event they…
Vibe Yoga: The benefits of prenatal yoga – ABC7 News
Vibe Yoga: The benefits of prenatal yoga ABC7 News Read Original Article: Vibe Yoga: The benefits…
Amarillo LWV to host Prenatal Care NW Community Meeting Thursday – Amarillo.com
Amarillo LWV to host Prenatal Care NW Community Meeting Thursday Amarillo.com Read Original Article: Amarillo LWV…
News in Brief 25 October 2021
• UN chief, top officials, condemn Sudan coup • Sudan progress on democracy and…
Pain Rehabilitation Program | VA Oklahoma City Health Care – Veterans Affairs
Pain Rehabilitation Program | VA Oklahoma City Health Care Veterans Affairs Read Original Article: Pain Rehabilitation…
Ohio Department of Health Releases Updated School Quarantine Guidance | Ohio Department of Health – Ohio Department of Health
Ohio Department of Health Releases Updated School Quarantine Guidance | Ohio Department of Health Ohio Department…
How the Pandemic Has Shaped the Next Wave of Healthtech Innovation – Built In Austin
How the Pandemic Has Shaped the Next Wave of Healthtech Innovation Built In Austin Read Original…
Alpine 4 Holdings (ALPP) Subsidiary Alternative Laboratories, LLC., Secures $1.9M Nutraceutical Order from a New Client in Men’s Health and Anti-Aging – PRNewswire
Alpine 4 Holdings (ALPP) Subsidiary Alternative Laboratories, LLC., Secures $1.9M Nutraceutical Order from a New…
World Health Organization Should Support Harm Reduction Products – KY3
World Health Organization Should Support Harm Reduction Products KY3 Read Original Article: World Health Organization Should…
UN experts condemn Israel’s designation of Palestine rights defenders as terrorist organisations
Independent UN human rights experts on Monday strongly condemned the decision by the Israeli Minister of Defence to designate six Palestinian human…
Vitamin D deficiency for the first time visible after cremation
The cremation process destroys a lot of information that can usually be obtained from the…
10 Best Healthy Candy Options To Give Out This Halloween 2021
Are you excited to celebrate Halloween this year? Here are the healthiest candy alternatives you…
STAT+: ‘For good rather than evil’: Mark Cuban and an employer’s coalition to launch new PBMs to lower drug costs
As Americans grapple with prescription drug costs, two new companies are being launched in hopes…
Opinion: For prenatal care, more doesn’t necessarily mean better
Most pregnant people receive prenatal care today in much the same way their mothers or…
STAT+: In research on mice, scientists use light to paint to a more precise target for CAR-T to attack tumors
In a dark lab, a sedated mouse laid face down on the counter, its backside…
Moderna says its low-dose Covid vaccine works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna said Monday that a low dose of its Covid-19 vaccine is safe and appears…
Covid-19: UK stockpiles two unapproved antiviral drugs for treatment at home
The UK has started stockpiling two antiviral drugs as part of a plan to give…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Most pharma money went to Dems holding up drug-pricing reform; European officials raid pharma animal health company
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Covid-19: Moscow re-enters lockdown as cases surge in Russia
Moscow is imposing Russia’s first major lockdown in over a year as the country seeks…
We need a government that supports general practice
Prominent politicians, as well as the press, have been fanning the flames of public anger…
GPs may help people at risk of self-harm by asking open questions and acknowledging distress
The studyFord J, Thomas F, Byng R, McCabe R. Asking about self-harm and suicide in…
Women with kidney disease can be given a personal risk assessment for pregnancy
The studyWiles K, Webster P, Seed PT, et al. The impact of chronic kidney disease…
NIHR Alerts aim to help busy health and care professionals put research into practice
Unprecedented extra demands on healthcare staff during the covid-19 pandemic have made it more difficult…
Urban heat: an increasing threat to global health
Cities are a crucial concern in dealing with climate change because an increasing proportion of…
Stepping into management: the GP and PCN director
Achieving change in the NHS can be challenging, especially when people are reluctant to leave…
Opinion: Fake, substandard vaccines and medicines spell trouble for controlling Covid-19
A notable rallying cry that emerged early during the Covid-19 pandemic was “flatten the curve.”…
STAT+: Eight years after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on DNA ownership, its ramifications are becoming clearer
Today, if you want to know what scary family health secrets lay buried in your…